Welcome!
Get ready to create your own story inspired by ancient symbols
What Are We Doing Exactly?
In this activity, you’ll brainstorm a story to inspire your upcoming artwork in 5 easy steps
Pick a Symbol
Choose a Character
Choose a Setting
Build the Plot
Visualize Story Outline
Need Help? 🤔
Click the “i” button on the right corner for tips and guidance on each step
Reach out to oneof the instructors for assistance They’re here to help!
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Start the Journey 🚀
Plot
Character
Setting
Symbol
Pick a Symbol
I’ve Picked My Symbol →
Nice Choice!
Time to think about your character
Badge Earned
Plot
Character
Setting
Choose a Character
Take a moment to choose a character type that fits your visionWhat makes them relatable, flawed, or aspirational?
Protagonist (The Hero)
🛡️ Defense
⚔️ Power
🧠 Intelligence
🌀 Aura
Antagonist (The Villain)
🛡️ Defense
⚔️ Power
🧠 Intelligence
🌀 Aura
Sidekick (The Helper)
🛡️ Defense
⚔️ Power
🧠 Intelligence
🌀 Aura
+ Lore
+ Lore
+ Lore
Got My Character →
Well Done!
Time to dream up the world where your story will unfold
Badge Earned
Plot
Setting
Choose a Setting
Imagine how this setting will shape your story’s eventsWhat do you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel in this environment?
Got My Setting →
Fantastic World!
Time to build the story’s journey by shaping the plot
Badge Earned
Plot
Build Your Plot
Craft a compelling journey for your character with a clear beginning, middle, and endHow can seemingly unrelated story elements come together for an ‘aha’ moment?
Middle
End
Beginning
Event
Technique
Event
Technique
Event
Technique
Start the action right away
A mysterious discovery
Highlight conflicting emotions
A bittersweet farewell
A dangerous journey
Raise stakes with layered obstacles
A new arrival
Juxtapose the arrival against current events
Weave personal stakes into the action
Celebrate with consequences
A hard-earned victory
An epic battle
A shocking betrayal
Utilize the element of surprise
Subvert expectations subtly
Connect it to the story’s core themes
A stunning revelation
A surprising twist
Got My Plot →
Amazing Work!
Let’s pull it all together and prepare to visualize your ideas
Badge Earned
Visualize Your Story
Time to Visualize 🖼️
Your Name:
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The Symbol
Write your answer here
The Setting
Write your answer here
VIsual Outline
Your Story at a Glance 🌟
I’m Ready to Share ✉️
Beginning
Write your answer here
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Middle
The Character
Write your answer here
The Plot
Write your answer here
End
Write your answer here
🛎️Ring the bell 🛎️
to call one of the instructors!
Enter the password
Congrats! You’ve brainstormed an amazing story Outline Get ready to share with your peer!
Psst... waiting on your peer?
Click Here
You Did It
MUSEUM
ESCAPE ROOM
Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Instructions will be available here when you need them.
Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Pull everything together! Use the mind map to organize your story's key elements into one cohesive outline.
- Write your final choices for symbol, character, setting, and plot onto the mind map.
Hero Lore
Leads the story with courage and purpose.
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Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Find your inspiration by choosing an ancient symbol from The Lost Realms of the Ancient exhibition that resonates with you. It will help guide the theme of your story.
- Click on any of the 5 symbols to enlarge them.
- Click on the + button above the symbol to learn more about its meaning.
- Once you've decided on a symbol, click the Choose Me button to select it.
Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Set the stage! Pick a setting that fits your symbol and character to create the perfect backdrop for your story.
- View the 7 setting types.
- Click on the image to enlarge it.
- Once you've decided on a setting type, click the Choose Me button to select it.
Vilain Lore
Challenges the hero and drives conflict.
close
Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Shape your journey! Outline key events for the beginning, middle, and end of your story.
- Click on your preferred events that correspond to the beginning, middle, and end of your story.
Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Bring your story to life! Choose a hero, villain, or sidekick who will take center stage in your story.
- View the 3 character cards.
- Click on the + Lore button below the character card to learn more about each character.
- Once you've decided on a character type, click the Choose Me button to select it.
Sidekick Lore
Supports the hero with loyalty and skills.
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Transcript
Welcome!
Get ready to create your own story inspired by ancient symbols
What Are We Doing Exactly?
In this activity, you’ll brainstorm a story to inspire your upcoming artwork in 5 easy steps
Pick a Symbol
Choose a Character
Choose a Setting
Build the Plot
Visualize Story Outline
Need Help? 🤔
Click the “i” button on the right corner for tips and guidance on each step
Reach out to oneof the instructors for assistance They’re here to help!
oR
Start the Journey 🚀
Plot
Character
Setting
Symbol
Pick a Symbol
I’ve Picked My Symbol →
Nice Choice!
Time to think about your character
Badge Earned
Plot
Character
Setting
Choose a Character
Take a moment to choose a character type that fits your visionWhat makes them relatable, flawed, or aspirational?
Protagonist (The Hero)
🛡️ Defense
⚔️ Power
🧠 Intelligence
🌀 Aura
Antagonist (The Villain)
🛡️ Defense
⚔️ Power
🧠 Intelligence
🌀 Aura
Sidekick (The Helper)
🛡️ Defense
⚔️ Power
🧠 Intelligence
🌀 Aura
+ Lore
+ Lore
+ Lore
Got My Character →
Well Done!
Time to dream up the world where your story will unfold
Badge Earned
Plot
Setting
Choose a Setting
Imagine how this setting will shape your story’s eventsWhat do you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel in this environment?
Got My Setting →
Fantastic World!
Time to build the story’s journey by shaping the plot
Badge Earned
Plot
Build Your Plot
Craft a compelling journey for your character with a clear beginning, middle, and endHow can seemingly unrelated story elements come together for an ‘aha’ moment?
Middle
End
Beginning
Event
Technique
Event
Technique
Event
Technique
Start the action right away
A mysterious discovery
Highlight conflicting emotions
A bittersweet farewell
A dangerous journey
Raise stakes with layered obstacles
A new arrival
Juxtapose the arrival against current events
Weave personal stakes into the action
Celebrate with consequences
A hard-earned victory
An epic battle
A shocking betrayal
Utilize the element of surprise
Subvert expectations subtly
Connect it to the story’s core themes
A stunning revelation
A surprising twist
Got My Plot →
Amazing Work!
Let’s pull it all together and prepare to visualize your ideas
Badge Earned
Visualize Your Story
Time to Visualize 🖼️
Your Name:
Lorem ipsum dolor sit
The Symbol
Write your answer here
The Setting
Write your answer here
VIsual Outline
Your Story at a Glance 🌟
I’m Ready to Share ✉️
Beginning
Write your answer here
Lorem ipsum dolor sit
Middle
The Character
Write your answer here
The Plot
Write your answer here
End
Write your answer here
🛎️Ring the bell 🛎️ to call one of the instructors!
Enter the password
Congrats! You’ve brainstormed an amazing story Outline Get ready to share with your peer!
Psst... waiting on your peer?
Click Here
You Did It
MUSEUM
ESCAPE ROOM
Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Instructions will be available here when you need them.
Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Pull everything together! Use the mind map to organize your story's key elements into one cohesive outline.
Hero Lore
Leads the story with courage and purpose.
close
Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Find your inspiration by choosing an ancient symbol from The Lost Realms of the Ancient exhibition that resonates with you. It will help guide the theme of your story.
Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Set the stage! Pick a setting that fits your symbol and character to create the perfect backdrop for your story.
Vilain Lore
Challenges the hero and drives conflict.
close
Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Shape your journey! Outline key events for the beginning, middle, and end of your story.
Need some help?
No worries I got you!
Bring your story to life! Choose a hero, villain, or sidekick who will take center stage in your story.
Sidekick Lore
Supports the hero with loyalty and skills.
x close